Roads reopen following gas leak in Bensalem, Pa.

By about 1:15 p.m., officials said the leak was secured and the roads has reopened.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Crews respond to gas leak in Bensalem; residents asked to avoid area
Bensalem fire crews and police responded to the area of Bristol Road and Richlieu Road on Tuesday morning.

BENSALEM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A gas leak caused major problems in Bensalem, Bucks County on Tuesday morning.

Bensalem fire crews and police responded to the area of Bristol Road and Richlieu Road around 11 a.m.

Bensalem fire said the leak was in a high-pressure gas line.

By about 1:15 p.m., officials said the leak was secured and the roads had reopened.

There was no immediate word about what caused the leak.